November 30, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Celebrate The Holidays With AAUW

The members of AAUW extend a warm welcome to the community to join us as we begin to celebrate the holidays on Monday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Garden City Library. More...

Holiday Fashion Show

"The Welcoming Club of Garden City cordially invites you to its Holiday Fashion Show and Luncheon. It will be held on Friday, December 7 th at the Cherry Valley Country Club. Shopping from specialty vendors, begins at 11 a.m. More...

Class of 195750th Reunion

The Class of 1957 from Garden City High School held its 50 th Reunion on the weekend of October 20 th . Many events took place. There were village bus tours, given by John Kordes, the village historian. More...

Auditions For Garden City Community Theatre

Tryouts for the 2008 Garden City Community Theatre Spring Musical " THAT'S AMORE" are on Monday Dec 3rd 7:30 - 9:30 OR Tuesday Dec 4th 7:30 - 9:30 at the Garden City Community Church on Whitehall Blvd and Stewart Ave(downstairs in Gardner Hall More...

Poinsettia Sale

Friends of Garden City Boys Varsity Lacrosse present our 9 th Annual Poinsettia Sale 6-1/2" pots$14 8" pots$23 Available in Red, White, Pink and Marble . More...

The Dreamsicles In Concert At Garden Stage

The Dreamsicles will perform in concert at Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, NY on Friday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m. More...

Troop 55 Visits Groton Sub-Base

Troop 55 spent a weekend camping in Connecticut in November. The Scouts spent the day Saturday exploring the Sub Base in Groton. More...

Socially Speaking

With Athena

We are at the point where we don't know whom to believe. On the television they report great crowds of people, not only on Thanksgiving morning, but on what they now call Black Friday at the stores. More...

Ducey ~ Rutz Engagement

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth P. Ducey of Garden City and East Quogue are very happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Marie to Dean Rutz, son of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Rutz of Rolling Meadows, Illinois. More...

Geisler ~ Moreland Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Geisler of Garden City are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan, to Chance Moreland son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moreland of Lake Forest, Illinois. More...

Young Woman Of Achievement

Jaclyn D'Aversa was recognized at the Nov. 19th Garden City Board of Education meeting for winning the Young Woman of Achievement Award from the National Organization for Women. More...

Woman's Club Plays Bridge

The Woman's Club of Garden City held its first Bridge on Nov 1 st . A large crowd enjoyed dessert and beverages thanks to Gloria Mentzel, Bridge chairman. A small slam was made in six hearts by Louise Butler and Nancy Pastula. More...

Saint Anne's Church Sponsors Christmas Food And Gift Drive

The annual Saint Anne's "Sponsor a Family" program is truly a community effort to help local families in need through the Christmas Holiday season. Our deadline to pick a family to sponsor is Dec 8 th . More...

St. Joseph's Sponsor A Family Christmas 2007

Christmas is right around the corner and the St. Joseph's Sponsor a Family Committee is busy preparing to help over 250 families from neighboring parishes. More...

Councilman Attends Fire Prevention Day

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrusino, center, attended the Garden City Fire Department's Annual Fire Prevention Day. The event took place at Garden City Fire Department headquarters. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group, however, pre-registration is required. More...

Nassau County Senior News

"RSVP...Getting Things Done!" Retired and Senior Volunteer recruits aged 55+ respond with wisdom, experience, and commitment to the needs of Nassau County residents. More...

Garden City Senior News

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE SENIOR CENTER

The Recreation Department will sponsor a Christmas Party at St.Paul's Senior Center on Wednesday, December 12 th at noon. Any resident senior is invited to attend. Sandwiches, salads and dessert will be served. More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Events Calendar

The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City community. More...

St. Joseph's Church Girls' Choir Kicks Off The 2007-2008 Season!

The St. Joseph's Church Girls' Choir kicked off the 2007-2008 season at the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday November 18th at St. Joseph's Church in Garden City. The Girls' Choir is directed by Ms. Marie Cozzi and accompanied by Mr. More...

Adult Winter Reading Club Garden City Public Library

It's that time again! We invite you to join the Garden City Public Library for its second annual Adult Winter Reading Club to be held from Sunday, December 2nd to Saturday, March 29th. Receive a gift just for signing up! More...

Holiday Baking

Tuesday, December 4th 7:00PM

The Holidays are just around the corner so it's time to think about holiday desserts. More...

News From The Children's Room Snowman Craft

With turkey time behind us, it's time to focus on the upcoming winter season and holidays! We start with the program, "Time for Kids Snowman Craft" with Donna Green to be held on Saturday, December 1 at either 9:30 AM or 10:45AM. More...

Book Discussion Participants Contribute To Bookmobile

On Tuesday, October 30, the Garden City Public Library hosted its popular Lunch Bag Book Talk. Led by Reference Librarians Carolyn Byrne and Laura Flanagan, participants enjoyed a lively discussion of Masha Hamilton's "The Camel Bookmobile". More...

Ex-Fire Chief Receives Award

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, 2nd left, Councilman Ed Ambrosino, 2nd right, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, left, and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, right, presented an official Town of Hempstead firematic Award Medal to Garden City Fire Depa More...

Twigs Golden Goose Gala House Tour

& Holiday Boutique Shopping

Golden Goose House Tour participants anxiously awaiting the start of the tour. More...

Woman's Club Meets

The Woman's Club of Garden City held its Board meeting on November 9. It preceded the General meeting. New member Ann Heinzelman was inducted. The program was "Superstitions: Caveman to Spacemen" presented by Martha Kolodkin. More...

Local Resident Receives Award

Local resident Lana Noone recently received a Humanitarian Award from the African-American Cultural Council of Virginia in recognition for her work as a Vietnam "Operation Babylift" Living Historian and Archivist. More...

"Looking At The Stars" Hosted by The Miracle Foundation

On October 19th, The Miracle Foundation hosted Looking At The Stars and raised over $450,000! More...

GCPD Offers Holiday Safety Tips

The Garden City Police Department will be taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Garden City during the upcoming Holiday season. More...

Friends Sponsor ChristmasBook-tique

On Saturday, December 8th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m . The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a Christmas Book-Tique on the lower level of the library. More...

Breakfast With Mr. And Mrs. Claus

Once again, JP McGeever's Pub will be hosting "Breakfast with Santa" to benefit Children with Down Syndrome for ACDS (Association for Children with Down Syndrome.) This wonderful event will be on Sunday, December 9 th from 8:30 - 11:00 at 2 More...

Toys For Tots

"Tis' the season" to start gathering up any toys that you would like to donate for underprivileged children. Assemblyman McKevitt is sponsoring Toys For Tots this year and hoping that all are willing to share with the community. More...

"Tis The Season"

Wouldn't it be great to have your Christmas Cards already complete? The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society can help. More...

AAUW Members Attend Conference

Garden City was well-represented at the American Association of University Women's inter-branch conference at St. Joseph's College on October 20. More...

The Office Cat

On Saturday, December 1, come to the Kristkind Markt at Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, from 9 AM to 5 PM, and on December 2, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Large variety of Christmas goods, raffle tickets, and food. More...

Making Plans

The long-range planning committee of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead recently met at the home of Muriel Urban. More...

Garden City Assembly Holds Masked Ball

The Garden City Assembly held its formal "Masked Ball" at the ever-popular Verdi's of Westbury on Saturday, Novem-ber 10, 2007. Members danced the night away and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, surrounded by the elegance of Verdi's ballroom. More...

Lind ~ Frawley Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Lind of Garden City, NY are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Eileen Marie to Niall Martin Frawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Frawley of Limerick, Ireland. More...

Negri ~ Hux Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Negri of Garden City announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth to Matthew Hux, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hux of Sikeston, Missouri. Elizabeth is a graduate of Garden City High School, class of 1996. More...

Veterans Honored

At the Nov 11 th Veterans Day ceremony, William Bradford Turner American Legion Post #265 honored the fallen of Garden City and this nation. More...

Friendly Sons Of St. Patrick Support Winthrop-University Hospital

On November 14, the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on Long Island presented a check for $5,000 to Winthrop-University Hospital. Pictured are (center) Daniel P. Walsh, President and CEO of Winthrop and James P. More...

Assemblyman Holds Mobile Office Hours

New York State Assemblyman Tom McKevitt, 17th District, held Mobile Office Hours at the Garden City Public Library on November 26th. More...

Brownie Troop 1253

Garden City First Year Brownie Troop #1253 went to the LICM to participate in their annual Around the World Festival. In doing so, they had a most enjoyable day while working hard to earn a try it. Good job. More...

Businesswoman Honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, 3rd left, Councilman Ed Ambrusino, 2nd right, Town Clerk Mark Bonilla, right, and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, left, congratulated Stephanie Healy Cullum, 3rd right, of the Garden City Chamber of Commerc More...

DiAngelo And Kendrick Take Seniors Bocci Title

The Retired Men's bocci title went to the team of DiAngelo and Kendrick. The team took 2 of three games by scores of 13-2, 10-13 and 13-4. Nick Basile and Ed Palkot were the second place finishers. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Nov. 26, there were 9 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary 2. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 3. More...

Comptroller Speaks At Senior Club

Nassau Comptroller Howard Weitzman was greeted by members of the Garden City Senior Club at a recent meeting. Comptroller Weitzman spoke to the group about his ideas on how to reduce property taxes in Nassau County. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library

Teen Driving The Garden City Library will host the program 10 Deadly Teen Driving Mistakes on Saturday December 8th at 3 PM . This program will be presented by AAA New York. It is open to students and their parents. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library Teen Driving Program

On Sunday, November 18th registration began for the program, 10 Deadly Teen Driving Mistakes. This program will be presented by AAA New York on Saturday December 8th at 3 PM . It is open to all students and their parents. More...

Library Programs For The Week

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS * Sat., Dec. 8, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Paper Toys with Miguel Cossio to be held on December 15. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS * Sat., Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More...

Back To The Louvre With AAUW

At 10 a.m. on F riday, December 7 at the Garden City Library, AAUW will continue its most popular programs on the paintings of the Louvre. More...

A Rockette Remembers

Sunday, December 9th 2007 1:30PM

The Garden City Public Library Join former Rockette Corliss Fyfe Whitney for her slide and video presentation about Radio City Music Hall, the history of the Rockettes, and her time with them. More...

Adelphi University Prize For Leadership Recipients

Adelphi University honored ten exceptional high school students from Garden City at the University's annual Prize for Leadership ceremony. More...

Wyndham Musicale A Success

The Wyndham Condominium club room was the venue for a musicale on November 4th. More...

Community Club Visits Players Club

On Oct. 24 th , 42 members of the Community Club of Garden City/Hempstead enjoyed lunch and two one-act plays presented by Food for thought Productions at the legendary Players Club located at 16 Gramercy Park South. More...

Casino Night Hits The Jackpot

The Garden City Nursery School hosted its first annual Casino Night at the Stewart Manor Country Club on October 26. More...

RotaCare Holds 14th Annual Caregivers Ball

RotaCare's 14 th Annual Caregivers' Ball was held at Tam O'Shanter Golf Club in Brookville on Friday, October 19, with the theme of "Care to Dance." The attendees were surprised with an exhibition of ballroom dancing by dance professionals More...